How to pronounce uncomfortably
Say it like un-KUHM-fer-tuh-blee. Uncomfortably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- un
- KUHM
- fer
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncomfortably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uncomfortably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-KUHM-fuh-tuh-blee.
What does uncomfortably mean?
- In an uncomfortable manner.
Where does uncomfortably come from?
From uncomfortable + -ly or un- + comfortably.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying uncomfortably
How do you pronounce uncomfortably?
Say un-KUHM-fer-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkʌmfɚtəbli/. In British English it is /ənˈkʌmfətəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncomfortably?
Uncomfortably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: un · KUHM · fer · tuh · blee.
Is uncomfortably pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈkʌmfətəbli/ (un-KUHM-fuh-tuh-blee).